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Monthly Meetings

There are many events going on all year long. Every month LIGHT members get together for encouragement, learning, blessing and fellowship. This monthly get together often features special speakers and workshops. LIGHT members also enjoy a wonderful homeschool lending library!

We meet the second Saturday of every month 9:15 - 11:30am at Norkenzie Christian Church, 2530 Crescent Ave, Eugene. All meetings are held here unless stated otherwise.

* Interested in becoming a member? Come to a meeting! *

CALENDAR OF MONTHLY MEETINGS

August 25^th

Homeschool BBQ!

See “Summer Fun” section for details.

* CANCELLED *

September 2^nd

NOT Back-To-School Celebration!

Splash Lively Swim Park
6100 Thurston Rd

Springfield/Thurston area

Private "homeschooler only" swim 12noon-1pm! But stick around because you can keep swimming and playing until 5pm! Sack lunches are permitted but there is an on-site concession stand. $2 per swimmer. All homeschooling families welcome.

September 13^th

First LIGHT meeting of the year!
Don't miss the first one!

9am to 11am

Norkenzie Christian Church
2530 Crescent Ave, Eugene

There will be plenty of information, handouts, homeschool library, flyers, signup sheets, new homeschooler help, fellowship, goodies and much more! Mark it on your calendar! Sign ups are first come first served!

School pictures by a photographer to be taken toward end of meeting. Price is only $5 for LIGHT members, $10 for nonLIGHTers. Photography session subject to change.

INVITE SOMEONE!

October 11^th

Special speaker Dick Karman will be chatting with us, answering questions and showing us "Trojan Horse", the short movie that has been turning heads and causing much discussion nationwide! Please try to bring your husbands to this meeting!

November 8^th

TeenPact

TeenPact is a comprehensive leadership experience that brings kids closer to Jesus Christ, makes them better leaders, and positions them to impact public policy in their state. During TeenPact, students meet important officials, interact with other like-minded students, and have more fun at the capitol than they could have ever imagined. Students leave inspired and challenged with an intensive desire to change America for Christ.

December 13^th

Christmas Around The World!

Travel the globe to experience sites, sounds and flavors as other cultures celebrate our Lord Jesus’ birth!

Pick your country and produce a project to share with everyone. Dress up, make treats, make a display board or whatever your creative side comes up with!

January 10^th

Basics and Beyond Homeschool Mom's Panel

From preschool to high school homeschooling can be done. Hear from a panel of moms from various stages as they share what has worked for them. Q and A to follow!

February 14^th

Valentine Lapbook Party

Make a lapbook, decorate some cookies and learn the real meaning of Valentine's Day.

CHILDREN WELCOME

FREE to all LIGHT members.
Non-LIGHT members will be $5.

PLEASE RSVP with number of children to: rbu88chholz@lighthomeschooling.org. (remove 88 from email)

LAST MEETING TO SIGN UP FOR 'LIGHT' AT REDUCED RATE THIS YEAR. (8/2008-8/2009)

March 14^th

Curriculum Show and Tell
and
Biggest Curriculum Mistakes Panel

April 11^th

TBA

May 9^th

Dad's Science Fun

Come join the fun as students have a chance to play with science! Dads will man the stations as kids have an opportunity to participate in science experiments with balloons and water!

CHILDREN WELCOME

FREE to all LIGHT members.
Non-LIGHT members will be $5.

PLEASE RSVP with number of children to: chriss88bullock@msn.com. (remove 88 from email)

June 7^th

Christian Home Education Faire

held at

Santa Clara Church Of Christ

175 Santa Clara Ave, Eugene

See our special web page devoted to the faire!

Homeschool Dad's Breakfast

It is a privilege to be a dad. We know that "children are an inheritance from the Lord." So, we take seriously our job of family discipleship. Being a homeschool dad is full of unique experiences and great opportunities to train our children in the way they should go. Come share breakfast with dads who are in the thick of it, as well. Come and be blessed and encouraged!

Bring your children!

Please RSVP to Kevin Bullock at ke88vintbullock@msn.com (remove the 8's from the email address)

We are now collecting Campbell's Soup labels and Box Tops For Education for an ongoing fundraiser! Bring these in to our next meeting or mail them in! Let your relatives know you are collecting them. Every bit helps!

Homeschool Resource Notebook

Help is here! LIGHT has put together a resource book chock full of great info and ideas for new homeschoolers and vets. Lots of encouraging articles and how-to tips for various ages. Yes, homeschooling can be easier! Know someone who could use a hand like this? A newbie? Perhaps yourself! Take advantage of this great item! These are on sale at our monthly meetings.

Have a question that can't wait until the next meeting?
Email us at: INFO@lighthome88schooling.org (remove the "88" symbol)

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